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Bowery Boys' Gilded Age Mansions of 5th Avenue Walking Tour
New York City, New York, USA
$48
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Fifth Avenue showcases the opulent Gilded Age mansions that define New York City's rich history, where figures like Henry Clay Frick and Andrew Carnegie left their mark. This captivating walking tour from Bowery Boys Walks invites you to admire the stunning exteriors of these grand residences while uncovering the intriguing stories behind their architecture and the influential families who once called them home.
- 🏷️ Gilded Age Mansions Walking Tour: Enjoy a guided 2-hour walking tour covering approximately 1 mile on the Upper East Side, perfect for history enthusiasts.
- 🏛️ Discover the architectural styles and fascinating stories of iconic mansions, including the Frick Collection and the Duke House.
- 👨🏫 Led by knowledgeable guides, this tour offers insights into the lavish lifestyles of the Gilded Age.
- 🚶♀️ Ideal for adults and children over 8 years old, this experience provides a unique glimpse into the past without entering the homes.
- 📍 The tour begins at East 70th Street and concludes at East 91st Street, ensuring a scenic stroll through history.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible options are available, making this tour inclusive for all participants.
- 🐾 Service animals are welcome, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this immersive experience.
- 🚌 Convenient public transportation options are nearby, allowing for easy access to the meeting point.
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Bowery Boys' Gilded Age Mansions of 5th Avenue Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- A guided walking tour along Fifth Avenue in NYC, examining iconic Gilded Age mansions and stories
- This tour does not go inside any of the mansions.
Meeting point
The tour starts at East 70th Street & Fifth Avenue and ends at 2 East 91st Street. (we will send you complete details when you sign up).
Return details
The tour ends at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
- Once the private residence of Henry Clay Frick, now one of the city’s greatest art museums. (pass by)
- The James B. Duke House (today NYU Institute of Fine Arts) modeled after a French château, this was the home of Doris Duke, the “richest girl in the world.” (pass by)
- Harry F. Sinclair House (now The Ukrainian Institute), an elaborate mansion with most of the original design intact. (pass by)
- The Payne Whitney House (today Cultural Services, Embassy of France) where a statue by the teenage Michelangelo was rediscovered in the 1990s. (pass by)
- The home of Otto Kahn one of the most famous bon vivant of the 1920s who may have been the inspiration for “Mr. Monopoly.” (pass by)
- Former home of Andrew Carnegie, who described the 64-room mansion as “modest and plain.” (pass by)
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Bowery Boys' Gilded Age Mansions of 5th Avenue Walking Tour
New York City, New York, USA
$48
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!